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Bruce Wood is the Managing Director of Cosworth. Bruce shares his journey from starting at Cosworth as a graduate in 1987 to leading the company through iconic projects like the Cosworth Sierra, IndyCar engines, and modern hypercars like the Aston Martin Valkyrie. https://www.cosworth.com/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 The Passion for Engineering and Design 02:55 Bruce Wood's Journey at Cosworth 05:50 The Evolution of Cosworth in Motor Racing 09:12 The Impact of Technology on Engine Design 12:07 From Graduate to Managing Director 15:00 The Challenges of Motor Racing 17:54 The Phases of Cosworth's Business 20:47 Experiences During Ford Ownership 24:09 The Wilderness Years and Reinvention 27:05 The Hypercar Era and Future Directions 39:34 The Shift in Sponsorship Dynamics 42:27 The Evolution of Powertrains in Racing 44:51 Navigating Challenges in a Competitive Landscape 46:46 The Transition to Hypercars 49:42 The Role of Consultancy in Automotive Engineering 51:11 The Jaguar CX-75 Project 56:35 Understanding Hybrid Powertrains 01:01:21 The Bugatti Evolution and Performance Goals 01:05:12 Developing the Valkyrie Engine 01:17:31 The Complexity of Engine Design 01:19:24 The Philosophy Behind Hypercars 01:23:19 Challenges in Emissions and Engine Design 01:27:12 The Future of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles 01:32:35 The Evolution of Engine Technology 01:36:30 The Appeal of Hypercars 01:39:01 The Current Era of V12 Hypercars 01:42:51 The Role of Cosworth in Hypercar Development 01:46:18 The Future of Engine Design 01:49:13 Memorable Driving Experiences 01:51:39 Undervalued Cars and Personal Favorites 01:53:08 Innovative Car Designs and Future Trends 01:55:03 The Ultimate Dream Garage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Weekly 1-2hr episodes with a wide selection of the automotive industry. Enjoy, Sam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Redpath is the group Sales & Marketing Director for Radical Sportscars, he joins me on the podcast after I've spent a day testing the Radical SR10 racecar. We have a chat about all things lightweight sports cars and the radical offerings. https://www.radicalmotorsport.com/ https://www.instagram.com/radical_sportscars/ Enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 12:28 - How has marketing budgets changed?  22:24 - The Radical SR Lineup 38:18 - Driving the SR10 50:14 - The Radical RXC Lineup 1:02:10 - The Radical Buying Journey 1:11:16 - The Different Radical Markets  1:18:34 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morgan has redesigned the 3 Wheeler, I had a look around the car and then a chat with Head of Design Jonathan Wells (@mrjonwells) https://www.morgan-motor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/morganmotor/ Enjoy,  Sam Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro & The Morgan Super 3 07:19 - Customer Feedback Driving Design  16:28 - New System Designs 36:42 - Dynamics & Performance 44:03 - Morgan “Firsts” 1:03:40 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Owen joins us from Scalextric to talk about slot cars and what Scalextric is up to at the moment. https://www.instagram.com/officialscalextric/ https://uk.scalextric.com/ Enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 04:32 - The design behind Scalextric cars  09:07 - The best community builds 15:20 - Getting brand deals for scale cars  26:55 - Attending motorsport events  42:36 - The 2021 F1 season 50:04 - Turning a real car into a model  58:07 - Simon’s track-day car 1:07:59 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eugenio Amos (@automobili_amos) is a car builder, collector and the founder of Automobiliamos and the man responsible for the Lancia Delta Integrale Futurista and now Safarista. We have a chat about his car journey, racing GT3 cars, Safari Rallies and building his perfect Integrale. https://automobiliamos.it/ https://instagram.com/automobili_amos Enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 06:55 - What are rally raid events like?  11:15 - Thoughts on road cars after racing  13:05 -F40 Ownership 17:29 - Automobili Amos 23:49 - The AA Safarista 31:21 - Racing old cars 36:00 - Ressence Watch Collaboration 47:08 - Thoughts on Modern Cars 52:58 - 5 Questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Clark of Toyota & Lexus UK joins me on the podcast to talk about his journey, what's going on with Toyota and Lexus, the ins and outs of working with the media, press launches and much more. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/9iCxfb11SYU https://www.toyota.co.uk/ https://www.lexus.co.uk/ Enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - How to Enter the Automotive Industry and Connecting with PR 21:21 - The Day-to-Day of Automotive PR 25:06 - Handling Media Feedback 34:47 - The Changing Media Forms for PR 52:08 - The GR Yaris 1:09:43 - Future Models 1:18:06 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tusco Cavalli is the founder of Officine Fioravanti and the man responsible for their Ferrari Testarossa restomod. A complete ground up re-look at the Testarossa. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/xH_yQ-l96mw https://www.instagram.com/officinefioravanti/ https://officinefioravanti.com/testarossa-officine-fioravanti/ Enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 05:44 - The Officine Fiovaranti Testarossa 19:23 - Suspension and Geometry Changes 28:24 - Interior Changes 40:37 - Audio Changes 44:31 - Engine Changes 59:21 - Bodywork Improvements 1:08:05 - 5 (Extended) Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Lane is the founder of Oshe Design and Workshop Seventy7 - a specialist classic car build and restoration workshop. David joins us to talk about his journey to starting the business, his love of cars and all of the projects along the way and in the future. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/clkJOzFJQlo https://workshopseventy7.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/workshopseventy7/ Enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 10:39 - Lessons Learned From Workshop Seventy7 24:24 - Impact of Geometry Changes 46:29 - Oshe Design 1:01:39 - Moving into a New Space 1:10:44 - What’s the Future of Oshe Design 1:19:54 - Building Motorbikes vs Cars 1:32:56 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Frankel (@frankelandrew) is back on the podcast to talk about a bunch of cars he's driven in the last year and the development and evolution of The Intercooler.  Andrew was first on the podcast for episode 73 so have a listen to that to hear about his journey up till now. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/z5zz-jGBVbk https://www.theintercooler.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/theintercooler/ Enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes 00:00 - Intro & The Intercooler 25:40 - Intercooler Track Day & Track Etiquette 41:53 - Driving a Jaguar XJR9 48:00 - Buying and Owning a Caterham 1:02:22 - 5-ish Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merlin (@dukeoflondon) is the boss of Duke Of London - a classic car hub in west London. We have a catch up about the evolution of the business during the pandemic and Merlin’s latest purchase. To hear Merlin’s story tune back to episode 26. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/it0LH3XybSo https://instagram.com/duke_of_london https://www.dukeoflondon.co.uk/ Enjoy, Sam  Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 05:08 - Growing a Business Through the Pandemic 16:00 - Starting a Showroom and Growing a Community 30:05 - Hosting Events 40:23 - Merlin’s Garage 58:55 - Attending Goodwood 1:02:43 - Current State of the Car Market 1:16:20 - 5 Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sergio De Michele is the Managing Director of Fire Safety Stick in the UK and an expert in all things fire safety. He's on the podcast to talk about his product the fire safety stick and also explain a bit more about fire safety in general. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/HFvQ8UlAe0E Enjoy, Sam https://firesafetystick.com/ https://www.instagram.com/firesafetystick/ Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 06:56 - Fire Safety Stick vs Conventional Fire Extinguishers 22:04 - In-car Fire Suppression Systems 24:26 - FSS Longevity and Effectiveness 38:15 - Sergio’s Garage - Model 3, Performante 53:40 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Misha Charoudin is a Nürburgring-based Youtuber and now racing driver. He began by filming videos at the track and has since progressed to filming himself driving multiple cars daily at the Nürburgring.. Misha shares in-car driving, vlogs and lots of behind the scenes footage of car setups, local culture etc. In addition, Misha is the CEO and co-founder of Vulcan Alpha, a company that designs and produces high-performance car parts focused on aerodynamics, such as wings and splitters. Known for his approachable style and deep knowledge of motorsport, Misha's videos attract millions of fans worldwide, establishing him as one of the most prominent Nürburgring content creators. https://www.vulcan-alpha.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@mgcharoudin https://www.instagram.com/mgcharoudin/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Misha Charoudin and His Journey 04:57 The Rise of Boosted Boris 09:54 Content Creation at the Nürburgring 15:11 The Challenges of Driving and Filming Cars 19:52 The Evolution of Apex and New Ventures 35:18 Reflections on Apex and Future Endeavors 41:12 Memorable Driving Experiences and Lessons Learned 46:25 The Birth of a New Company: Vulcan Alpha 55:20 Experiences in Australia: Racing and Community Support 01:01:56 The Changing Landscape of Automotive Media and Influence 01:09:24 Future Aspirations and Diversifying Ventures 01:10:51 Expanding Horizons and Regrets 01:11:47 The Dream Track Car 01:12:44 The Essence of Driving 01:14:09 The Challenge of Content Creation 01:16:05 Building Unique Projects 01:17:30 Favourite Car Builders and Projects 01:19:24 Understanding Time Attack Racing 01:21:15 The Evolution of Car Builds 01:24:11 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nabil Naamo of Topaz Detailing joined me for a catchup. It's been a while since I caught up with Topaz Detailing and they really have taken things to another level, changing the colour on a McLaren F1 and doing some insanely bespoke projects such as a Porsche GT2 RS. Go check out episode 8 for the story behind the business and to hear from Mazin Naamo as well. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/S5aDTuZdp_8 https://topazdetailing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/topazdetailing/ Hope you enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Topaz Skin 09:56 - Working on Unique Cars and Projects 24:56 - Opening New Topaz Premises 33:00 - Finding the Right People 39:14 - What Manufacturer has the Best Paint 45:51 - What’s in Nabil’s Garage 56:54 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex (@autoalex) is back on the podcast to talk about what he's been up to in the last year including the offroad Toyota MR2, big engined MX5s and much more. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/sh_aDyEO9ec https://www.instagram.com/autoalex https://www.youtube.com/c/CarThrottle Hope you enjoy,  Sam  00:00 - Intro 04:09 - The Best Budget Cars 10:49 - Car Throttle Videos of 2021 22:13 - Alex’s Rocketeer MX5, Phil 30:03 - Car Throttle Loan Cars 49:22 - Riding Motorbikes and Safety 1:04:01 - Working From Home & Starting a Podcast 1:16:43 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is the Head Of Design and Co-Founder of the Briggs Automotive Company, responsible for the single seater road car the Mono. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/lzv_zu2Kxw0 https://www.bac-mono.com/ https://www.instagram.com/discovermono/ Hope you enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 07:13 - Studying Automotive Design 24:40 - Starting BAC & Making the First Single Seater Road Car 38:39 - THE BAC Models 44:01 - Designing a Car for a Purpose 49:05 - Basing in Germany 52:05 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Jaconelli of  @Romans International joins us to talk about a bunch of the new cars released this week and discuss the state of the car market. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/pHmn9pbaBAY https://www.romansinternational.com/ Hope you enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes:  00:00 = Intro 01:16 = 992 GT3 03:15 = Cayman GT4 RS 10:40 = New Range Rover Vogue 23:18 = Rolls Royce Ghost Black Badge 28:18 = New Mercedes AMG SL 37:04 = What's the state of the current car market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Brown of  @David Brown Automotive Limited joins us on the podcast to tell us about his journey and the cars along the way such as the Speedback GT and the Mini. https://www.davidbrownautomotive.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davidbrownautomotive/ Hope you enjoy, Sam  Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 06:06 - The Peking to Paris Rally in a Rolls Royce 13:13 - David Brown Automotive & The Speedback GT 37:39 - The Mini Remastered 50:24 - Challenges of Working With a Mini 54:42 - The Oselli Edition 1:02:15 - The Future of DBA 1:04:10 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Wells is the Head of Design at Morgan Cars, we have a chat about how he got into the industry and the new Morgan CX-T. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/k3cqsE9v9Jw https://www.instagram.com/morganmotor/ https://www.morgan-motor.com/ Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 02:54 - Getting into Car Design 05:53 - Bringing Modern Design into Morgan 11:05 - The EV3 19:18 - The CX Platform 30:09 - The CXT 43:49 - Designing Around Regulations and Constraints 49:32 - Hiding Modern Features in a Heritage Design 1:00:03 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ant Anstead (@ant_anstead) is a car builder and tv host, he joins us to talk about his company Radford Cars and their new Lotus 62-2 coachbuilt by Radford. Watch the youtube version here: https://youtu.be/Vejam_NiYf0 https://radford.co/ https://www.instagram.com/radfordmotors/ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 07:12 - Becoming the “TV Mechanic” 17:09 - The Start of Radford Cars 30:32 - The P62 Design 39:00 - The Next Radford 41:40 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George (@gfwilliams) is an Automotive Photographer who I've known for a long time. He's shot for a variety of manufacturers and focuses on high end cars. We have a chat about how he got into the industry and all of the cars along the way including his heavily modified Lotus Exige. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/woGDpTZHIrE https://www.instagram.com/gfwilliams/ https://gfwilliams.net/ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 02:06 - “That” P1 Photoshoot 04:42 - Getting into Photography 10:22 - Retouching Photos 15:33 - Evolution of Editing Style 22:55 - How to Start in Car Photography 27:07 - Camera Gear 45:43 - Making YouTube Videos 54:47 - Driving a Lotus Exige 1:11:08 - Changing Cars vs Modifying a Car 1:22:11 - Favourite Road Trips 1:29:09 - 5 Car Garage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for Season 3 of the Car Chat Podcast to come to an end. We are having a bit of a break and will be back on October 4th. Cheers, Sam Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Follow me on instagram: https://instagram.com/sammooresphoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Lunny Is the founder of Everrati -  a company that modifies existing classic and iconic cars to electric. They have a variety of models ranging from a Porsche 964 911 to a Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/5jUKVR2Qli4 https://www.everrati.com/ https://www.instagram.com/everraticars/ Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 01:24 - Starting Everrati 04:24 - Restoring and Designing the Cars 12:43 - Batteries and Powertrain 19:48 - The Drivetrain Experience 22:37 - Living with an EV 30:10 - Everrati Range 34:10 - Battery Location & Optimisation 40:31 - The Future of EV Tech 46:51 - Justin’s Garage 49:42 - Technology Designers Becoming EV Designers 58:23 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan Kalmar is the founder of KALMAR Automotive and a lifelong petrolhead. Based in Denmark, Jan has dedicated his life to automotive innovation, combining his love for fast cars and endurance racing with a passion for building rugged vehicles. Jan has set some crazy long distance records and has a real passion for adventure drives. Kalmar Automotive specialises in bespoke restomod Porsches for road, off-road and track. https://kalmarautomotive.com/home/ https://www.instagram.com/kalmarautomotive/ Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to Jan Kalmar and His Passion for Cars 02:27 The Journey of Building Cars and Racing 04:54 Long-Distance Driving Adventures and World Records 10:09 Challenges and Lessons from Extreme Driving Experiences 13:27 Planning and Logistics for Long Road Trips 24:39 The Philosophy of Adventure and Risk in Driving 36:41 The Capabilities of the Cayenne in Off-Roading 43:31 Building Off-Road 911s and the Evolution of Adventure Cars 51:14 The Shift from Track Racing to Adventure Driving 54:31 The RestoMod Experience 57:29 Modern Technology Meets Classic Design 01:01:05 The Adventure Range Philosophy 01:06:15 Creating a Unique Driving Experience 01:10:05 Aerodynamics and Performance Challenges 01:15:55 The Philosophy of Modern Coach Building 01:20:11 The Evolution of Porsche Design 01:25:12 The 9X9 Project: A New Class of Cars 01:30:57 The Future of Performance Cars 01:38:17 Final Thoughts and Five Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Ward of Icon 4x4 (@icon4x4) is on the podcast to talk about restomodding classic cars. A man of many fascinations, from pristine authentic restorations to adopting the latest aerospace tech and hand made leather goods. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/4LCn0QSoOLM https://icon4x4.com/ https://www.instagram.com/icon4x4/ Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 12:10 - Starting TLC 4x4 & ICON 4x4 19:59 - Jonathan’s Design Process 30:57 - ICON Design Philosophy and Process 51:21 - Jonathan’s Side Projects 1:04:37 - Being a Craftsman in the Modern Era 1:27:49 - Building a Team 1:40:22 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben is the CEO of The Little Car Company (@little.cars). They make a variety of special small electric cars including the Bugatti Baby, Aston Martin DB5 Junior and the newly announced Ferrari Testa Rossa J. Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/ERbyPWc974Q https://thelittlecar.co/ https://www.instagram.com/little.cars/ Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 03:20 - How Did The Little Car Company Start? 10:42 - The Powertrains and Testing 19:29 - What Do Owners Do With Them? 25:06 - Driving Characteristics and Tyre Sourcing 35:18 - The Tamiya Wild One MAX 42:00 - The Ferrari Testa Rossa J 54:34 - 5 Questions (and how Ben got into a British Ski Team..? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddy Page Roberts is on the podcast to talk about the new Page Roberts design for an EV promising a big increase in range. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/GqtnGCpI5_Q https://www.page-roberts.com/ Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Hope you enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 02:54 - The Page-Roberts Automotive Design 08:04 - Battery Layout and Design Philosophy 20:32 - The Alternatives to Petrol 22:50 - Sports Car EVs 28:33 - What is the Plan for the Design 29:52 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MrJWW is back on the podcast again. We have a catch up about what James has been up to. Lots of racing, driving the full Koenigsegg range and a bunch of Modern Classics. Watch the video podcast here James's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mrjww James on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjww/ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 02:56 - The MrJWW Channel in 2020 15:38 - The Chronicles of Koenigsegg 32:14 - Caterham Academy 47:05 - Racing a Praga 59:10 - The Modern Classics Series 1:07:32 - The MrJWW Garage 1:29:22 - F40 Chat & 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonny (@jonnycarpervert) is back on the podcast, we have a catch up about what he's been up to including driving a crazy Ferrari 250 Restomod, the Rimac Nevera and much more. Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/YyIw5eR7OR8 https://www.instagram.com/jonnycarpervert/ https://www.youtube.com/user/CARPERVERT Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 05:23 - What We’ve Been Up To 19:57 - Driving EV’s in the Past Year 34:14 - Lotus Emira 43:24 - Driving a 250 GTO RestoMod 52:59 - Driving the Rimac Nevera 1:07:49 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marino Franchitti joins us on the podcast to talk about racing, testing Singers and his new tv show "Three Men Four Wheels". Check out the video: https://youtu.be/_fqbvtzIaw4 You can find the show on Discovery + and Quest https://www.instagram.com/mfranchitti/ Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Driving Insane Race Cars 14:15 - Favourite Race Cars 18:13 - Racing Super GT 20:35 - Road Car Development - Singer DLS 30:20 - 3 Men 4 Wheels 45:44 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Wood is the CEO of Car & Classic (@carandclassic.co.uk). We have a good chat about his background, how he came to acquire Car & Classic and make it what it is today. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk Watch the video: https://youtu.be/cNEkp39m06k Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 02:49 - Classic Car Data and Cazana 11:40 - Price Trends of Used EV’s 15:49 - Car and Classic 28:21 - Buying a Car In-Person vs Online 36:08 - Classic Cars in an EV Future 43:57 - The Future of Car and Classic 46:54 - Driving the Ariel Nomad 52:05 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bruce Southey is the man behind @rocketeercars. A company that puts V6 engines in Mazda MX5s. It sounds like a great proposition, no extra weight but a better engine note and a lot more grunt. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ImjIQpfX_ng https://www.rocketeercars.com/ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 10:52 - Bruce’s Design Career 16:56 - Modifying MX5’s with V6’s 22:04 - Performance Gains 35:35 - Custom MX5 Interiors 39:46 - Perceived Quality 49:47 - Built not Bought 53:43 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Pook (@alpine_life110) is a specialist in vehicle dynamics, having worked previously for JLR SVO Division bringing you cars such as the Project 8. He founded Life 110 to bring that knowledge and consequently products to the Alpine A110. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/PFFQ-MZQ420 Life 110 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alpine_life110/ https://life110.co.uk/ Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 02:29 - What is Vehicle Dynamics 10:40 - Designing Cars for Local Roads 18:50 - David’s Career in Vehicle Dynamics 26:09 - Modelling Ride and Handling 42:19 - What was the Ethos of JLR SVO 59:17 - Life110 1:16:16 - Perfecting the A110 1:30:03 - Jaguar Project 8 1:35:42 - The Future of Life110 1:39:25 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Girardo (@maxgirardo) is back on the podcast to have a chat about their new location in Oxfordshire and have a chat about lots of car stuff. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Ul7eH8fpeC8 https://www.instagram.com/girardoandco/ https://girardo.com/ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 02:18 - Moving into the new space 14:38 - Porsche 956 18:19 - Racecar on the road - CLK GTR 20:53 - Buying and selling cars from a collection 27:51 - Restomods vs. Originality 33:05 - Selling rally cars 47:26 - The state of the market 51:58 - XJR15 53:59 - The Christmas Movie 56:59 - Alfa Romeo 179C 1:00:13 - Events coming up 1:04:02 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayde Deverson is a renowned designer of luxury garages for car collectors. Jayde has spent over 15 years transforming garages from simple storage spaces into bespoke, functional environments that reflect the owner’s passions and car collections.  Starting with a fascination for cars inspired by his father, Jayde discovered his true calling at 40, when he decided to pursue garage design full-time. His first project, an Art Deco revival garage, gained international recognition and launched him into a niche industry, where he's worked with collectors worldwide. https://www.equusauto.co.uk/ https://www.deversondesign.com.au/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to Luxury Garage Design 03:03 The Journey to Designing Garages 05:59 First Project and Building Reputation 08:57 The Importance of Practical Experience 11:58 Challenges in Garage Design 15:06 Client Confidentiality and Promotion 17:45 The Garage Design Landscape 21:08 Creating Personal Spaces 24:03 Unique Design Inspirations 27:01 The Balance of Aesthetics and Functionality 29:58 Cultural Differences in Garage Design 32:53 Future Trends in Garage Spaces 50:19 Designing Automotive Country Clubs 59:40 Building Design for Car Preservation 01:12:58 The Balance of Car Usage and Preservation 01:21:26 Memorable Driving Experiences and Car Choices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Magnus Walker (@magnuswalker) is a Porsche guy, a man with a beard and generally a pretty cool dude. We have a chat about his journey, lots of Porsches and his new Nike colab, The SB 277 Dunk. Magnus's YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/magnusporsche1 Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 02:21 - Urban Outlaw 15:41 - Doing a TED Talk 24:47 - Magnus’ Car Collection 37:37 - Building a 60’s Porsche 48:25 - Ferrari F40 58:02 - Carrera GT and Old Cars People Like 1:07:07 - Nike Collaboration (SB Dunk 277) 1:19:32 - Sam’s Collection and Modern Porsche Chat 1:37:41 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott ( @Ratarossa ) is an absolute Ferrari fan and has taken to youtube to document bringing life back to some seriously unloved vehicles. Probably best known for his "Ratarossa". We have a chat about what got him into cars, some of the builds along the way and dig a bit into the guy behind the channel. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/IYTEtUzG2Mc Scott's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0ZY1x5r2lyKQfoUYvHvqQ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - How did you get into cars and YouTube? 09:35 - Putting together the Ratarossa 15:08 - Tailoring the channel for a US audience 20:56 - Working with sponsors 23:37 - How do you pick your next project? 28:13 - Dry Ice Blasting an engine bay 35:53 - What is the final goal with the projects? 44:21 - Upcoming projects 1:01:44 - Learning new skills through car restoration 1:11:36 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James (@jayemmoncars) is an automotive youtuber of the more journalistic variety. He loves old school top gear and aims to bring a bit of that to 2021. We have a chat about his journey, "The McLaren Saga" and lots more. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/GV40C5jlRc0 James's Youtube Channel Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 11:13 - How did you get into cars? 27:38 - From Film Production to YouTube 44:30 - Press Cars And Working With Press Teams 57:40 - Driving the Ferrari 812 Superfast (and GTS) 1:09:45 - Owning a Ferrari 550 1:26:48 - The “McLaren Saga” 1:41:48 - Influencing Buyer Decisions and Current Garage 1:47:46 - Audience Questions 2:17:24 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim (@shmee150) is back on the podcast again! We have a long chat about what it's like to film in America, the Shmueseum, filming hypercars and much much more. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/XXTz70Bn5a4 Tim's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Shmee150 Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 04:43 - Driving the Nurburgring 12:43 - The SLS Black Series 27:10 - The Shmuseum 39:48 - The Porsche Taycan and EV’s 52:40 - Starring in the AMG GT Black Series reveal 1:04:45 - Leaking of upcoming cars 1:17:16 - Filming in the USA 1:24:20 - The current hypercar scene 1:36:07 - The GT500 1:40:23 - Audience Questions 1:50:52 - 5 Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke (@carswithluke) is an automotive photographer and youtuber based in Switzerland. His videos and photography showcase this stunning backdrop. We have a good chat about photography, youtube and lots of cars. Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/VAthJ4Er1Kg Luke's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwgzx-E7BXya5thqTVFPCrg Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 03:03 - Moving to Switzerland and becoming a content creator 15:26 - Being a full-time photographer and filmmaker 24:34 - Only testing cars you are interested in 31:34 - Photography skills and style evolution 47:54 - What gear do you use? 51:20 - Owning a GT4 and the dream of a GT3 1:02:36 - Owning a RS6 1:15:58 - Driving the Audi E-tron GT 1:25:05 - Recent special drives: Ferrari 599 GTO, 911 Turbo, GT2 1:32:36 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tristan Judge is a Director of The Market, an online classic and collector car auction site. We have a chat about the state of the car market at the moment, what's going up, what's going down and the growing world of online auctions. Watch the video here: www.TheMarket.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/themarket_auctions Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 5:21 - Types of Car Auctions 10:03 - What cars have increased in value recently? 17:15 - The value of classic cars and holding value 26:34 - The value of road cars vs race cars 32:27 - Endurance racing and racing experience 43:09 - How does the auction process work? 50:39 - Auctions representing current car value 54:22 - How do you stop people bidding when they don’t have the money? 56:10 - The influx of LHD cars 59:26 - Increasing value of classics by restoring them 1:08:26 - Modern classics and reliability 1:19:23 - Recent sales and fee structure 1:26:13 - Crashing a Caterham 1:28:01 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A little bit of a news update with some info about the new Ferrari 812 Competizione Coupe and Convertible Version. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/KanIhKJlD4Q Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 = Intro 01:27 = Specs 02:07 = Engine 03:10 = Aero 03:34 = Interior 04:23 = Independant steering + RWS  05:50 = Braking 06:50 = Fake vents? 07:10 = Price... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter (@petrol_ped) returns for the second time to tell us what he's been up to in the last year. We chat cars, bikes, podcasting and more. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/hOwO-8JaS6A Peter's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/greavsie6672 Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes 0:00 - Intro2:55 - What have you been up to? 12:01 - Cycling Content and starting a Podcast 19:21 - Mini GP3 22:39 - Electric Car Chat 33:39 - Vintage Voltage 45:18 - Hendy Performance Focus RS 51:12 - Do car journalists buy new cars? 1:02:28 - Caterham Racing 1:10:04 - Institute of Advanced Motorists Masters Course 1:14:39 - Driving the M2 CS 1:22:15 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Prosser (@danprosser86) is an automotive journalist, presenter and founder of The Intercooler. We hear back from Dan about what he's been up to in the last year and his new digital media outlet: The Intercooler. Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/lZE_zMNIjvw https://www.instagram.com/theintercooler/ Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Hope You Enjoy,  Sam  Show Notes:  0:00 - Intro 3:03 - Driving a V12 Ferrari for the first time 8:20 - Do you get excited by hypercars? 14:39 - Electric Cars 24:39 - GR Yaris vs Fiesta ST 36:46 - Launching “The Intercooler” 56:20 - Hampton Court Concourse 57:39 - The New M3 1:08:27 - What do we really want in a sports car? 1:17:53 - Questions from Twitter 1:28:28 - Where are the cheaper driver’s cars? 1:44:16 - How would you improve your Alpine A110? 1:50:32 - Are you biased to reviewing cars from your country? 1:54:33 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Troels is one of the founders and chief technical officer for Zenvo - A Danish hypercar manufacturer. He is responsible for the engineering in these crazy 1200hp drivers cars. Check out the video here: https://www.instagram.com/zenvoautomotive/ https://zenvoautomotive.com/ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 2:20 - Building Rallycross Cars 7:29 - Developing Supercharger Kits 10:44 - How did Zenvo Start? 14:31 - What was the goal for Zenvo? 25:16 - What’s the most challenging part of developing a hypercar? 27:45 - Zenvo Gearboxes 34:26 - The Zenvo TSRS 43:23 - Carbon Fibre Wheels 52:08 - What events are most successful for Zenvo? 55:24 - How much does a Zenvo cost? 56:44 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Ford, Associate Editor for Top Gear Magazine, has carved out a unique space within the motoring world. With his career spanning from TV shows like Fifth Gear and Top Gear America to his current role at Top Gear Magazine, Tom has always pursued the unconventional. Known for his adventures with everyday vehicles on extraordinary journeys, he combines his passion for storytelling with a love for car culture, from supercars to small hatchbacks. In this episode of Car Chat, Tom shares his transition from supercar fanatic to someone more enamored with the people and stories in car culture. He talks about taking a humble Kia Picanto down some of France’s narrowest roads and navigating icy Swedish landscapes in sports cars ill-suited for the conditions. Tom's approach to road trips, whether in rugged vehicles or unexpected places, reflects his belief that the best journeys aren’t about the cars themselves but the experiences and stories they create. https://www.instagram.com/tomwookieford/ https://www.topgear.com/car-news/tom-ford Show Notes: Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tom Ford and His Journey 02:48 The Joy of Car Culture and Adventure 06:02 The Difference Between Driving and Road Tripping 08:55 Memorable Road Trips and Experiences 11:49 Getting Started in Automotive Journalism 15:07 The Evolution of Automotive Journalism 17:59 The Impact of Time on Car Reviews 20:53 Resto Mods and Unique Car Projects 23:51 Exploring Car Culture in Japan and China 33:26 Embracing the Slow Life in Cars 37:18 The Impact of Injury on Driving 41:42 The Intersection of Wealth and Car Collections 45:35 The Personal Connection to Cars 50:52 The Evolution of Performance Cars 54:15 The Joy of Driving Unique Cars 01:00:53 Reflections on Car Ownership and Identity 01:07:40 The Skoda Yeti: A Personal Favorite 01:14:23 The Evolution of Electric Vehicles 01:25:00 Exploring the World of Camper Vans 01:39:25 Dream Garage: The Ultimate Car Collection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex (@sharkwerks) is a founder of the Shark Werks Porsche tuning shop in LA. Most notably known for their 3.9l and 4.1l 997 GT3 RS conversions and exhaust systems. Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/ATC1khz9T2U https://instagram.com/sharkwerks https://www.sharkwerks.com Hope you enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  0:00 - Intro 3:58 - How did Shark Werks Start? 19:02 - Chasing Horsepower 23:22 - Setting Up Suspension 31:30 - Shark Werks Fixing Common Porsche Issues 44:03 - Shark Werks Research Process 49:40 - Engine Upgrades and Reliability 56:09 - Porsche GT4 1:18:48  - Turbo vs. NA Porsches 1:21:48 - Experiencing High Horsepower 911’s 1:30:42 - What are the differences between the Shark Werks Engines? 1:38:06 - The 718 GT4 1:40:38 - Centrelock Wheels Going Wrong 1:43:30 - Changing Gears with a Gated Shifter 1:46:51 - Differences in 911 Generations 1:49:54 - Porsche and Manual Gearboxes 1:58:22 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Broadbent (@jimmy_broadbent) is a sim racer, presenter and youtuber. We have a chat about his journey and bunch of topics along the way. Check out the youtube vid: https://youtu.be/SnC-17tF05Y https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_broadbent https://www.youtube.com/user/jimski10 Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes:  00:00 - Intro 04:22 - Streaming and Gaming 07:06 - Sim Racing Steering Wheels 08:21 - How fast are you compared to e-sports drivers? 10:37 - What’s it like doing a 24hr Endurance Sim race? 16:19 - What’s your pinnacle Sim race? 18:57 - Direct Drive Wheels and Force-Feedback 23:37 - How does different sim software compare? 27:48 - Setting up a PC Racing Sim 34:14 - Racing a Praga 38:58 - Driving (and crashing) a Radical 41:28 - Driving on a track in the wet 44:01 - Heel and Toe on a Racing Sim 46:10 - What Praga are you racing? 50:10 - How does Sim racing compare to real racing? 59:11 - Can you use real racing to improve your sim setup? 1:04:10 - How to improve your sim racing times 1:08:11 - How do the different Sim games compare? 1:12:16 - What are you looking forward to in sim racing? 1:13:05 - VR and Sim Racing 1:15:50 - Getting involved with Gran Turismo 1:20:36 - Has being a commentator improved your confidence? 1:22:13 - Being a voice-over in the Gran Turismo games 1:25:12 - Jimmy’s GT-R’s 1:27:53 - Time Attack MX-5 1:35:02 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonny (@cocker_jonny) is a professional racing driver and founder of JCR Developments. They make exhausts and other parts for a variety of marques but specialising in high end parts for Porsches. Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/dymkA_Vs1tU https://www.jcr-developments.com/ https://instagram.com/jcr_developments Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 06:00 - Driving T-Cars 11:56 - Carrera Cup 17:51 - Driving Race Cars Before Legally Driving on the Road 21:47 - How do You Get Racing Sponsors? 25:37 - British GP and ALMS 43:53 - The Difference Between a “Gentleman Driver” and a Pro 50:09 - Driving in the British GP 2018-2019 56:21 - JCR Developments 1:04:54 - Is there a Noticeable Difference between a Stock GT3RS vs. JCR Exhaust? 1:13:58 - What has JCR done with the GT4? 1:25:59 - Bolt-on Tips and Exhaust Volume 1:45:25 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices